H Series : Spiritually Materialistic
Manjunath V Prabhu
Global HR Leader | Tech-Industry | Blockchain Enthusiast | Start-up and High Growth Companies
Today is Teacher’s Day, and I’ve finally figured it out—my best teacher? Not a person, not a school, and definitely not some motivational guru... It’s life itself. No classrooms, no textbooks—just the brutal, hilarious, and sometimes very inspiring lessons from the good ol’ School of Life ??.
Here’s the thing: It’s not really what people tell us that sticks (though, sure, their advice can trigger some lightbulb moments ??). It’s what we discover for ourselves that truly changes everything.
So here’s the deal: I’m gifting myself some hard-earned wisdom today—lessons I refuse to forget. Lessons I’ve been wrestling with for YEARS—Happiness, Health, and Wealth. And let me tell you, the internal tug-of-war has been real ??.
Imagine this: You’re lounging on a mountain of cash, Scrooge McDuck-style ??, diving into gold coins every morning. But hold up... you can’t even enjoy a slice of pizza without your body staging a full-scale rebellion ??. You’re wealthy beyond your wildest dreams, but your health? Crashing faster than your New Year’s resolutions.
Suddenly, that "golden throne" doesn’t feel so glamorous, does it? ???? What’s the point of being rich if you can’t enjoy a plate of biryani without worrying that you’ll need to call an ambulance?! ??
Wealth is like your profession—it’s important, provides stability, and opens doors. But it can’t be everything. Because what’s professional success worth if you’re too exhausted or stressed to enjoy it?
Okay, let’s flip the script. Now, you’re a gym beast ???♂?—you can bench-press a car, run marathons like you’re auditioning for the Olympics, and those abs? They could cut glass. But… every single day still feels like a Monday morning ??.
You’re fit, but happiness? That’s a distant dream—like finding a parking spot at the mall on Black Friday. Sure, you’ve got the health of a superhero, but you’re walking around with a permanent “Do Not Disturb” sign on your face ??.
Health is like family and friends—they’re your foundation. You need them around, and they make life worth living. But even with the best health and relationships, if you’re not taking care of yourself or finding joy, life can feel pretty empty.
Now, picture this: You’re the happiest person around—life feels like a never-ending festival, every day full of laughter and good vibes ??. But there’s one problem... you don’t have enough money ??. Sure, the basics are covered, but when it comes to those big life moments? They’re just out of reach. Dream vacation? Nope. Treating your family to something special? Not happening.
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Happiness is amazing, but what happens when your parents need medical care, and you’re stuck wondering if you should settle for a local clinic instead of getting them the best private hospital treatment? Or when a close friend needs help, and all you can offer is emotional support? Suddenly, that happiness doesn’t shine so brightly.
Happiness is essential, but without the financial freedom to back it up, it can feel limited. Joy might fill your heart, but having the money to create those life-changing experiences—or to help the ones you love—makes happiness even more meaningful ??.
At the end of the day, life isn’t about choosing between Happiness, Health, and Wealth—it’s about balancing all three. They each play a different role, just like how you need your profession, your family, and yourself to be in sync.
Finding balance among these is the real challenge. Knowing when to prioritize each is the key to thriving, not just surviving.
Because in the end, having enough wealth to be comfortable, enough health to enjoy it, and enough happiness to make it all worth it is life’s ultimate balancing act ??.
Living in the present is like unwrapping a gift every single day ??. But don’t get too zen on me! Living in the moment doesn’t mean floating around in some kind of spiritual fog ??. It’s about getting real. It’s about aiming for success without losing your mind—or your happiness.
Maybe the word I’m looking for is “spiritually materialistic” (Is that even a thing? ??). Well, it is now! It’s my personal zen state—where I can both meditate and still enjoy a cold, hard bank account ??♂???.
And that, my friends, is my Teacher’s Day gift to myself ??.
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H-cube signing off... If your day is already great, keep it rolling. If not, may the greatness start now! ????